Kurt Zellers, CEO of the Minnesota Business Partnership, released the following statement regarding the state economic forecast: “The state of Minnesota’s economic forecast of a pending $5 billion deficit is critically important information for all Minnesotans. In 2023, legislators spent a record $18 billion surplus and raised an additional $10...
MBP Statement On the Passing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Jeff Harmening, Chairman and CEO of General Mills and Chair of the Minnesota Business Partnership, released the following statement: “On behalf of the entire Minnesota business community, we offer our heartfelt condolences to Brian’s family, friends, and his colleagues. Like everyone, we are shocked and deeply saddened by Brian's death....
MBP Honors Bridge2Read Program
Minneapolis – The Minnesota Business Partnership (MBP) today announced that Bridge2Read will be presented with the 2024 Minnesota’s Future Award. Since 2006, the Minnesota’s Future Award has recognized high-performing schools and education programs for innovation and success in helping all students succeed. The Bridge2Read program – which is run by...
Minnesota Business Partnership hires Anne Neu Brindley as Policy Director
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The Minnesota Business Partnership (MBP) today announced the hiring of Anne Neu Brindley as Policy Director. Neu Brindley, who currently serves as a State Representative in the Minnesota House, will begin her new role at the MBP on September 1, focusing on Health Care policy. (MBP policy...